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The aims of this study are to determine whether neuromuscular stimulation (NMES) of the quadriceps muscle is acceptable to patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and staff and whether it can impact clinical and healthcare resource usage outcomes.
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Patients with IPF who consent to participate in the study will be allocated by chance to use 'active' or 'sham/placebo' NMES for six weeks. Patients will also complete a home exercise programme and receive advice on how to manage breathlessness. Clinical outcomes and trial flow after this six week programme and six weeks after patients have stopped using NMES will be assessed. After this point, healthcare resource use during the study period will be evaluated and interviews involving participants, their carers, and staff about their experiences of the study and using or delivering NMES will be conducted.
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